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June 30, 2025 By Bill Parry

An Astoria man was sentenced on Monday to 25 years to life in prison for the brutal 2022 murder of FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo during an unprovoked knife attack just around the corner from her stationhouse.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A portion of Jackson Heights is set to transform into a vibrant block party celebrating Colombian culture and heritage in July.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team

The long-anticipated redesign of the Queens bus network officially launched on Sunday, June 29, marking the most significant overhaul of the borough’s bus routes in nearly 70 years. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees under clear skies, commuters gathered at stops across Queens, largely taking the changes in stride.

Jun. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has officially been re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), reaffirming its role as a critical provider of advanced trauma care in Queens and across New York City.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson

This July 4th holiday weekend, Queens families can enjoy a holiday promotion at their local Applebee’s. In addition to enjoying fireworks and festivities, they can snag a family-friendly deal. 

Jun. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. is applauding the launch of New York’s downstate casino licensing process, calling it a critical step toward economic development that must be guided by integrity and fairness.

Jun. 29, 2025 By Dean Moses and QNS News Team

Detectives from the 115th precinct arrested a man on Friday, who allegedly tried to offer a 13-year-old girl some cash in exchange for a sex act.

Jun. 29, 2025 By Rob Pozarycki and QNS News Team

Detectives are searching for a suspect who attempted to rape a woman near Hoffman Park in Elmhurst early Friday morning, according to the NYPD.

Jun. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

June 27, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Jun. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials across Queens are speaking out against a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the authority of lower court judges to issue nationwide injunctions, particularly in cases involving President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.